That is how the league stated they were going. Any franchise shifts may effect the divisions but not for this coming season as the deadline to apply to move has passed about three months ago.Originally Posted by Five Hole
That is how the league stated they were going. Any franchise shifts may effect the divisions but not for this coming season as the deadline to apply to move has passed about three months ago.Originally Posted by Five Hole
[QUOTE=JayDub]Depending of future expansion and where, here is a possible re-alignment
Central North
Edm
PG
Red Deer
PA
Saskatoon
Calgary
Central South - Trans Canada
Brandon
Regina
Moose Jaw
Swift Current
Med Hat
Lethbridge
* Kootenay returns to BC
WHAT THE HELL WHERE YOU SMOKING LOL with the travel WOW nice try tho
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Originally Posted by JayDub
I heard from a reliable source that Victoria has been given the nod to be next in line. The comment was" you'll see a team in Victoria in 3 years"
It's at least 10 hours by bus from Vancouver to PG. Even more if the canyon is closed.
I never understood that thinking. People complain about PG being a trip and a half. Victoria has that 95 minute ferry ride. And as we all know the ferries are not always punctual. And the extra cost of reservations and taking a bus on the tub + 30 passenger fares.Originally Posted by Swando
Wasn't that one of the factors that lead to the Cougars moving to PG? On the upside they have a nice new building there.
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Len Barrie has been trying for the last couple seasons to get a team back on Vancouver Island. There is a new rink I believe in Nanaimo & from what I understand they are the front runners for expansion in a couple seasons. Victoria I think is out of the running as the Salmon Kings are there, especially since they are an affiliate of the Canucks. It makes perfect sense to have a team back on the Island. The reason they left Victoria was because of low fan base & the rink was old. It didn't help that the team was terrible in the last couple seasons. I wouldn't be surprised to see a team in Nanaimo for the 08-09 season.